Van Cleef And Arpels Mother Of

Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Necklace

Van Cleef Pearl Earrings

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18k Alhambra

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Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Motifs Necklace

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Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Motifs Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra(R) jewelry creations gather different-sized Alhambra motifs, coming together in a joyful dance.

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Yellow Gold Cadenas Quartz Wristwatch

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W 0.56 in L 1.03 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Yellow Gold Cadenas Quartz Wristwatch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Cadenas Watch. 14 mm x 26 mm yellow gold case. Yellow gold bezel. White mother-of-pearl dial. Yellow gold crown. Black alligator strap. Yellow gold clasp. Quartz movement. Item Sp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Long Motifs Yellow Gold Necklace

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Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Long Motifs Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Lucky Alhambra long necklace, 12 motifs Yellow gold, Mother-of-pearl, Malachite, Tiger Eye, Carnelian One of Van Cleef & Arpels' favorite themes, nature has inspired the Lucky Alhamb...

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2010s French Chain Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White and Grey Mop Onyx Bracelet, Yellow Gold

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L 7.49 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White and Grey Mop Onyx Bracelet, Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

The famous brand Van Cleef & Arpels, as always, representing nature with its mother of pearl alhambra motifs in the form of clover, the black Onyx representing the night, and the mot...

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2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold

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H 0.25 in W 1 in L 4 in

Designer Pearl 18k Gold Brooch by Maurice Brault, 1970s

Located in St. Catharines, ON

Brault studied in Belgium, in Paris at Van Cleef and Arpel, and in Venice where he started incorporating Murano glass into his designs, as seen here.

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Contemporary Brooches

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Jewelry Collar Necklace Couture Gold Turquoise Crystal Bold One OfA Kind Luxury

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Dm 1.58 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Alhambra Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Signed and numbered by Van Cleef & Arpels.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Dm 1.07 in

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl and Diamond Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl and diamond floral brooch set in 18k yellow gold.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Gold and Mother-of-Pearl Necklace

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L 2.13 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Gold Alhambra Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1990s, 18k, Van Cleef & Arpels, France. Introduced in 1968, Van Cleef’s iconic Alhambra collection embodies the style and verve of the renowned maison and has become synonymou...

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1990s French Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

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L 16.54 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Alhambra Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Banbury, GB

Dandelion Antiques Code AT-1408 Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model ARA45900 Date Circa 2017 Retail Price £2,440 Including taxes / $ 2,750 Excluding taxes / 2960€ Including taxes Serial N...

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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Find the exact van cleef and arpels mother of you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 365 vintage or 889 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect van cleef and arpels mother of may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A van cleef and arpels mother of can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but pearl rings, from our inventory of 280, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes uncut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a van cleef and arpels mother of, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

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One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.

The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpels. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)

Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.

But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.

Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.

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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

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These Convertible Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Earrings Are Twice the Fun

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This Turquoise Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace Is a Rare and Alluring Find

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A Mini Romance Plays Out on the Dial of This Van Cleef and Arpels Watch

The tiny lovers inch closer together by the hour and minute until they finally embrace on a world-famous bridge.

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